more stats
364 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
00:01:09
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
518 ft
Altitude min
549 ft
Altitude max
518 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
8.3%
Grade
2.7%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
00:01:09
Avg time

Forbidden Zone Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chewacla State Park
    Auburn, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118961 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226632 in E-Biking
    • #351013 in Trail Running
    • #334484 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #391 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #624 in E-Biking
    • #1,064 in Trail Running
    • #1,079 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

This short section of single track allows riders to session the upper half of the Forbidden Zone. When combined with the NORBA-Tiger Woods Access road, it can be used to session the entire Forbidden zone. This trail is a tight steep climb, with some roots and small logs to keep you on your toes.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forbidden Zone Return located?
      Forbidden Zone Return is located in Chewacla State Park, Auburn, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Chewacla State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.55462, -85.46608.
      ▼ How hard is Forbidden Zone Return?
      Forbidden Zone Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forbidden Zone Return?
      Forbidden Zone Return has 28 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 518 ft to 549 ft.
      ▼ Is Forbidden Zone Return a point to point trail?
      Forbidden Zone Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forbidden Zone Return?
      Forbidden Zone Return is 364 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forbidden Zone Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forbidden Zone Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Forbidden Zone Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forbidden Zone Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forbidden Zone Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Forbidden Zone Return. The trail is 364 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forbidden Zone Return?
      Forbidden Zone Return is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,786 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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